Re: [time-nuts] Inside a CTS 1960017 OCXO

2016-03-03 Thread Daniel Watson
Hi all, I worked out the schematic for the CTS OCXO. You can find it here: http://syncchannel.blogspot.com/2016/03/schematic-of-cts-1960017-10mhz-ocxo.html Best regards, Dan W. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to

Re: [time-nuts] week rollovers was Re: OT : New Horizons FEC

2016-03-03 Thread Magnus Danielson
Jim, On 03/03/2016 05:28 AM, jimlux wrote: On 3/2/16 1:52 PM, Tom Holmes wrote: While we are off topic, just wanted to note that Jim Lux was mentioned and pictured in an article in the latest CQ Magazine for being the keynote speaker at the Microwave Update (MUD) conference last fall.

[time-nuts] Time Lord, video of

2016-03-03 Thread Tom Van Baak
There was just a CNN link to this timely video of Judah Levine: Just Call Him the 'Time Lord' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkMR5q-R-sM I first met Judah in the late 1990's when he installed a DEC Alpha time server at microsoft.com. An OCXO (from an HP 5245L), and a GPS receiver (Oncore VP

Re: [time-nuts] Need Isotemp OCXO131-100 Datasheet and Schematic.

2016-03-03 Thread Peter Marczinowski
This is the requested Datasheet http://www.isotemp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/OCXO-131.pdf Peter Am Freitag, 4. März 2016 schrieb Ken Kubick : > Hi Time-Nuts guys, Could someone send me a copy of the Datasheet and > Schematic for a Isotemp Reasearch Inc. OCXO131-100 Oven Compnsated

[time-nuts] Downsizing - Which GPSDO To Keep?

2016-03-03 Thread Jerry
I have been a wannabe Time Nut for several years but work has kept me chained. I started collecting different GPSDO's over the years thinking I would play with all of them once I retired. Now as I approach that crossroad, I find I have to downsize and some things need to go. Could someone help

Re: [time-nuts] Need Isotemp OCXO131-100 Datasheet and Schematic.

2016-03-03 Thread Ken Kubick
Hi Time-Nuts guys, Could someone send me a copy of the Datasheet and Schematic for a Isotemp Reasearch Inc. OCXO131-100 Oven Compnsated Crystal Oscillator ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to

Re: [time-nuts] Can someone ID this GPS board ?

2016-03-03 Thread paul swed
Aisin is indeed the unit. Pete I could not find my old notes though I will keep looking. Regards Paul WB8TSL On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 4:06 AM, Götz Romahn wrote: > Pete, > to obtainm more information google for: > aisin-seiki gps module > Götz > > Am 02.03.2016 um 22:10 schrieb

Re: [time-nuts] PRS10 and missing serail port communication

2016-03-03 Thread Jim Harman
Make sure Rx on the converter is connected to Tx on the PRS10 , Tx to Rx, and the polarity is correct. The transmit lines should be at 0 V when idle. Not sure about the PRS10, but official RS-232 requires the idle (Mark) voltage to be -3 or lower. On Thu, Mar 3, 2016, 5:00 PM Philip Zahariev via

Re: [time-nuts] PRS10 and missing serail port communication

2016-03-03 Thread Philip Zahariev via time-nuts
I forgot to tell you, that during tests I use TTL (5V) level USB to serial converter. -Original Message- From: Mike Cook [mailto:michael.c...@sfr.fr] Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2016 11:15 PM To: Philip Zahariev; Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Subject: Re:

[time-nuts] Conditioning Rubidium Oscillators

2016-03-03 Thread GandalfG8--- via time-nuts
I'm sure I won't be the only one receiving newsletters from Precise Time and Frequency Inc, but I thought it worth mentioning their latest white paper as it offers some thoughts on the conditioning of rubidium standards via RS232 control. "Rubidium Control - A Different Approach" can be

Re: [time-nuts] SoftMark USB to GPIB converter

2016-03-03 Thread George Dubovsky
List, I have a genuine NI GPIB-USB-HS in perfect condition for sale; $167 shipped in the US. It has the book and s/w 488.2 for Windows, ver 2.7.3. It was used for about 2 months, 4 years ago. 73, geo - n4ua On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 11:15 AM, Clint Jay wrote: > You can have

Re: [time-nuts] Cheap GPSDO's

2016-03-03 Thread Nick Sayer via time-nuts
> On Mar 2, 2016, at 6:00 PM, Keith Loiselle wrote: > > Below are some comments from Said: > >>> The TCXO variant is powered by an LDO rather than a switcher, FWIW. > > The published schematics only showed the DC-to-DC switcher version, sounds > like the TCXO version

Re: [time-nuts] SoftMark USB to GPIB converter

2016-03-03 Thread Clint Jay
You can have things made anywhere in the world if you pay some Chinese factories enough. On 3 Mar 2016 16:01, "John Green" wrote: > I noticed some US made ones on the auction site for cheap. They say they > offer a 30 day money back guarantee. Hmmm > > On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at

Re: [time-nuts] Instrument BASIC

2016-03-03 Thread John Green
The one we have was part of a big DOCSIS rack that came from Scientific Atlanta. On Wed, Mar 2, 2016 at 11:57 PM, Gerhard Hoffmann wrote: > Am 02.03.2016 um 19:04 schrieb John C. Westmoreland, P.E.: > >> Magnus, >> >> This was the best answer I got so far - I am sure this isn't

Re: [time-nuts] SoftMark USB to GPIB converter

2016-03-03 Thread John Green
I noticed some US made ones on the auction site for cheap. They say they offer a 30 day money back guarantee. Hmmm On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 12:27 AM, gonzo . wrote: > No - Please don't. > No more of us need be burnt by that POS. > > Once you've bought it, you discover all

Re: [time-nuts] I am a nut

2016-03-03 Thread Tom Holmes
And at its max frequency of 1 GHz it will be all of 20 Hz off! OMG for sure. :-) Tom Holmes, N8ZM -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Gray Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 9:58 PM To: Discussion of precise time and frequency

Re: [time-nuts] I am a nut

2016-03-03 Thread Joseph Gray
I'll probaly not touch it. The reference is certainly good enough for any radio repair. I just thought it was funny that at 0.2 Hz, my first impulse was to "fix" it. Joe Gray W5JG On Wed, Mar 2, 2016 at 9:57 AM, Chuck Harris wrote: > Speaking of Wavetek 3000's: They are

Re: [time-nuts] Can someone ID this GPS board ?

2016-03-03 Thread Götz Romahn
Pete, to obtainm more information google for: aisin-seiki gps module Götz Am 02.03.2016 um 22:10 schrieb Pete Lancashire: Another $1 wasted :-) Found a few referneces to it being for automotive use and the GPS module is made by/for JRC. Anyone have a data on the module or the board ?

Re: [time-nuts] GPSCon for Jackson Labs

2016-03-03 Thread Rex Moncur
Hi Keith Does this version allow one to make use of the 1PPS to give accurate timing of the PC and what timing accuracy do you expect? Rex VK7MO time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and

Re: [time-nuts] Can someone ID this GPS board ?

2016-03-03 Thread Götz Romahn
Pete, some information is available here: http://gps.instanet.net/orig/ regards Götz Am 02.03.2016 um 22:10 schrieb Pete Lancashire: Another $1 wasted :-) Found a few referneces to it being for automotive use and the GPS module is made by/for JRC. Anyone have a data on the module or the